What do I know about earthquakes?
When I was 9, I first learnt about the deadly impact of earthquakes watching the news coverage of the Great Hanshin earthquake.
When I was 17, I read a book on the infamous Tangshan Earthquake as a part of my Chinese culture studies. My fellow classmates and I were not very aware of the political aspects of it, but we were all affected by the stories. A few of us started sobbing during the discussion session.
In 2004, the tsunami on Boxing Day shocked the world and my uncle had a narrow escape on Phuket, holding on to a tree.
I will admit that all these make me very emotional. But what do I know about earthquakes? Hardly anything. I can only imagine the agony, pain and suffering people in Haiti are going through. However, I do believe that it is within my ability, however small, to help.
I have donated $100 Hong Kong dollars to Red Cross through Red Cross Hong Kong. If you want to help the victims, here is a list of trusted organisations you may make donations to.1 Alternatively, keep the victims in your prayers whatever your beliefs might be. Every effort helps.
- If you are not from the States, check out their local offices. [↩]
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I texted the Red Cross to donate $10USD to the relief efforts. You’re absolutely right that every little bit helps and hopefully those that can give, will.
I agree I don’t know alot about Earthquakes as we don’t really get them in South Australia. I have donated $50 to the relief effort. I think that every little bit counts and that no matter the amount people should give to the Haitians in their time of need.